Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To develop knowledge and understanding of key issues concerning the media, culture and society through specialist inter-disciplinary study and research.
• To master key concepts, theories, methods and specialist skills required to interpret and analyse media, cultural and social processes and structures.
• To address issues of social inequality, cultural diversity and social change and the contribution of the media to both.
• To engage critically with rival arguments about media, culture and society.
• To enhance students’ career and employment opportunities on graduating.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies (2008)
• The Benchmark Statement for Sociology (2007)
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2008)
• University Learning and Teaching Strategy
• External Examiners’ Reports for BSc Sociology and BSc Communication and Media Studies  

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1. Differentiate between the major traditions of thought and analysis which have contributed to the study of media, culture and society.
2. Critically appraise contemporary debates on media, culture and society, identifying key arguments and developing their own distinct perspective.
3. Compare and contrast the major quantitative and qualitative styles of research and investigation relevant to the study of media, culture and society, as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
4. Identify the main aspects of the historical development of key media and cultural practices and institutions, including the press, broadcasting, advertising and PR and digital media.
5. Assess the inter-relations between media and cultural structures and practices and their economic and political dynamics at both national and transnational levels.
6. Discuss the ethical and policy issues posed by the practices of media and cultural institutions, considering relevant forms of regulation, including self-regulation.
7. Examine the ways in which media and cultural forms construct shared meanings, taking into account the roles of media producers, regulators and owners, media texts and genres, as well as media audiences and users.
8. Evaluate the role of media and culture in the organisation of everyday life, social identities and belief systems, paying attention to their involvement in establishing forms of inclusion as well as exclusion.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1. Draw on concepts and theories from  sociology, psychology, communication and media studies and other relevant disciplines and combine them productively to interpret media, culture and society.
2. Critically appraise contemporary developments in media, culture and society and contribute effectively to the debates surrounding them.
3. Formulate research questions appropriate to the problem studied and employ appropriate methods and resources in addressing them, providing justification as appropriate.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1. Use a range of qualitative and quantitative methods of data gathering and data analysis relevant to the study of media, culture and society.
2. Retrieve information from specialist electronic and other sources relevant to the study of media, culture and society, and evaluate the materials collected critically taking into account the nature of the source.
3. Explain the relevance of media, cultural and sociological understanding and analysis to public and social policy and private enterprise to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1. Gather, organise and deploy ideas and information in order to formulate arguments cogently and persuasively and express them effectively in oral and/or written forms, including under-pressure, appropriate for the chosen audience;
2. Organise and manage self-directed projects (with appropriate guidance).
3. Work individually, flexibly and independently showing self-discipline, self-direction and reflexivity.
4. Work productively in a group or team, displaying at different times abilities to listen, contribute and lead effectively, and work towards the attainment of a common goal.
5. Master relevant applications of Information Technology, including data analysis and data visualisation packages.
6. Follow briefs to deliver work to the required length, format and deadline, utilising appropriate time-management and workload-management skills.
7. Consider and evaluate their own work in a reflective manner, identifying key strengths and weaknesses and developing strategies for self-improvement.

4. Programme structure

Programme Code SSUB05

This is a three-year long full-time degree programme. In each of the three parts (years) of the degree (A, B and C), students take modules amounting to 120 credits. In addition, students have the opportunity to undertake a Placement Year (Part I) after Part B or a Study Abroad scheme at Part B.

Important Note: No module may be taken and passed more than once. Optional module availability is subject to timetabling constraints and optional modules may be subject to change.

Part A – Introductory Modules

COMPULSORY MODULES (90 credits):

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semesters 1 and 2

OPTIONAL MODULES

Students take three 10 credit options across both semesters, from a choice of: 

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semesters 1 and 2

Students can also choose other modules from the University’s Module Catalogue, approved by the Department of Social Sciences for inclusion in the programme, including languages in French, German, Spanish and Mandarin.

Part B – Degree Modules

COMPULSORY MODULES (80 credits)

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semesters 1 and 2

OPTIONAL MODULES

Students take 40 credits worth of options across two semesters. A selection will be offered from the following list, plus language modules:

Semester 1

 Semester 2

Semesters 1 and 2

Information for students wishing to take a Study Abroad or Placement Year

Study Abroad: Candidates have the opportunity to apply for permission to undertake an approved course of study at either a European university which is a member of the EU approved Erasmus Exchange programmes in the Department of Social Sciences or any other University with which the University has exchange study arrangements. Such a course of study must be undertaken in place of one Semester at Part B.

For students opting to take the Study Abroad scheme in Semester 2

Semester 1 Compulsory Modules total modular weight 50 credits:

In addition, depending on the credit gained through the Semester Abroad, students are enrolled on one of the following modules:

Optional modules: Depending on the credit gained through the Study Abroad semester, students take either 10, 20 or 30 credits worth of options in Semester 1.  A selection of optional modules will be offered every year from the Part B list provided above.

For students opting to take the Study Abroad scheme in Semester 1

Semester 2 Compulsory modules total modular weight 40 credits:

In addition, depending on the credit gained through the Semester Abroad, students are enrolled on one of the following modules:

Optional modules: Depending on the credit gained through the Study Abroad semester, students take either 10, 20 or 30 credits worth of options in Semester 2. A selection of optional modules will be offered every year from the Part B list provided above.

Part I:  Placement Year

Placement Year: Students have the opportunity to take a placement year (Part I) after successful completion of Part B. Three placement routes are available:

• Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS) Route: Students taking this route undertake a programme of professional training leading to the Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS) in accordance with Senate Regulation XI.
• Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) Route:  Students taking this route undertake a programme of industrial training to the award of the Diploma of Industrial Studies (DIS) in the UK or abroad in accordance with Senate Regulation XI.
• Diploma in International Studies (DIntS) Route: Students taking this route undertake a British Council approved Teaching Assistantship either at a school or other approved placement in a French, German or Spanish speaking country in accordance with Senate Regulation XI. Successful completion of this route leads to the award of the Diploma in International Studies (DIntS). It should be noted that students undertaking a Teaching Assistantship should have a minimum of AS level in the appropriate language, or its equivalent. The equivalent level in the University Wide Language Programme is level 4. Note that students taking this Teaching Assistantship scheme through the Department of Politics, History and International Relations will be registered on module EUI002.  Students taking other work abroad placement opportunities will be registered on SSI002.

Registration on the DIntS, DIS and DPS routes is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory performance during Parts A and B.

Depending on the Placement type, students are enrolled on one of the following modules:

Semesters 1 and 2

Students opting for the Study Abroad scheme in Part B (4.2.2.) will only be allowed to undertake placement year (DIntS, DIS or DPS) in exceptional circumstances, and at the discretion of the Department.

Part C

COMPULSORY MODULES (80 credits) 

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1 and 2

OPTIONAL MODULES

Students take 40 credits worth of options across two semesters. A selection will be offered from the list below, plus language modules:

Semester 1

 Semester 2

Semesters 1 and 2

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40% : Part C 60% to determine the final programme percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To foster critical evaluation of both criminological and psychological theory and research, in scholarly and real-life applications.
• To develop systematic and scientific understandings of key and cutting-edge social psychological aspects of mind, behaviour, and experience, as well as criminal justice, policing and control.
• To develop skills of problem-solving through a conceptual and empirically grounded understanding of core criminology and social psychology topics.
• To explain the role of empirical evidence in the creation and testing of theory.
• To use techniques of quantitative and qualitative research and methods for investigating experience and behaviour.
• To support the acquisition of critical thinking and transferable skills through independent research, in pursuit of further training and enhanced employability.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Psychology
• The Benchmark Statement for Criminology
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2008)
• University Learning and Teaching Strategy
• External Examiners’ Reports for BSc Social Psychology and BSc Criminology and Social Policy  

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

K1. Core topics, theories and debates that offer the ground for conceptualizing the close relationship between  social psychology and criminology and social policy.

K2. Contemporary and historic debates related to the role of biological and social/contextual bases of behaviour in social psychological and criminological theory.

K3. Core issues and controversies related to the role of cognitive and individual differences perspectives in the explanation of social behaviour.

K4. Social, cognitive and linguistic developmental dimensions that influence the behaviour of individuals in a variety of social and policy contexts.

K5. Conceptual and historical issues that underpin the active relationship between social psychological theory and social policy problems.

K6. Key dimensions of designing and conducting empirical projects that demonstrate the relationship between social psychology and criminological theory and data.

K7. The advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and quantitative methods, research design, statistical techniques, and uses of information technology with relevance to both disciplines.

K8. Novel epistemological and theoretical insights through engaging in practical action and independent research.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to

C1. Critically appraise social psychological and  criminological and social policy questions in the context of primary and secondary data provided by research studies and government agencies.

C2. Analyse the complexity and merits of competing theories and explanations pertaining to the inter-relation between criminological and social psychological problems.

C3. Apply theory and research methods derived from social psychology and criminology to problems and behaviour in the daily world and institutions.

C4. Formulate critical accounts of human experience from a variety of social sources, and establish pertinent connections between them.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to

P1. Observe, record accurately and formulate a systematic account of the variability and variety of human behaviour in natural and institutional settings.

P2. Use appropriate analytical methods and research tools in relation to social psychological and criminological research topics ; including quantitative, qualitative and evaluative techniques.

P3. Interpret qualitative and quantitative data rigorously in the context of clearly defined research hypotheses derived from, and relevant to, social and policy issues and problems.

P4. Communicate ideas in different genres and for different audiences, in writing and orally, through producing presentations, long and short essays, practical reports and a major dissertation.

P5. Act professionally and in accordance with ethical propriety.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to

T1. Gather, organise and deploy evidence in support of persuasive arguments and analysis.

T2. Produce reasoned and structured arguments orally and in writing for appropriate audiences.

T3. Use information technology appropriately including sourcing data, data analysis and data visualisation packages.

T4. Share responsibility for a task with others; work productively in a group or team, displaying at different times abilities to listen, facilitate, contribute and lead effectively.

T5. Write and speak clearly to topic; to draft and edit presentations and contribute actively to group discussion.

T6. Manage self-learning and evaluate own work in a reflective manner, identifying key strengths and weaknesses and developing strategies for self-improvement.

4. Programme structure

Programme Code SSUB06

The programme lasts three years full-time. Students who opt to take a placement year between the second and final years complete a 4 year programme. Students take modules amounting to 120 credits each year. The degree is a combined honours programme, majoring in Social Psychology with a minor in Criminology. Students take a minimum of 60 credits worth of Social Psychology modules and 40 credits worth of Criminology modules each year.

In Year 1 (Part A) students take 60 credits of compulsory core modules in Social Psychology and may choose 20 credits of options from Sociology or Communication and Media Studies. In addition students take 40 credits of compulsory, core modules in Criminology.

In Year 2 (Part B) students take 80 credits of compulsory, core modules in Social Psychology and 40 credits of compulsory, core modules in Criminology. In the final year (Part C) students take 60 credits of compulsory core modules in Social Psychology, which includes a dissertation; one 20 credit Social Psychology optional module; plus 20 credits of compulsory core modules in Criminology and one 20 credit Criminology optional module.

Important Note: No module may be taken and passed more than once. Optional module availability is subject to timetabling constraints and optional modules may be subject to change.

ONLY APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS ENTERING PRIOR TO 2016

Part A

COMPULSORY MODULES (100 credits)

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1 and 2

OPTIONAL MODULES (20 credits)

Students take two 10 credit options from the following:

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1 and 2

Part B

COMPULSORY MODULES (120 credits)

Semester 1

Semester 2

NO OPTIONAL MODULES

Part I

Placement Year: Students have the opportunity to take a placement year (Part I) after successful completion of Part B. Three placement routes are available:

• Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS) Route: Students taking this route undertake a programme of professional training leading to the Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS) in the UK or abroad in accordance with Senate Regulation XI.
• Diploma in International Studies (DIntS) Route: Students taking this route undertake a British Council approved Teaching Assistantship either at a school or other approved placement in a French, German or Spanish speaking country in accordance with Senate Regulation XI. Successful completion of this route leads to the award of the Diploma in International Studies (DIntS). It should be noted that students undertaking a Teaching Assistantship should have a minimum of AS level in the appropriate language, or its equivalent. The equivalent level in the University Wide Language Programme is level 4. Note that students taking this Teaching Assistantship scheme through the Department of Politics, History and International Relations will be registered on module EUI002.  Students taking other work abroad placement opportunities will be registered on SSI002.
• Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) Route:  Students taking this route undertake a programme of industrial training to the award of the Diploma of Industrial Studies (DIS) in the UK or abroad in accordance with Senate Regulation XI.

Registration on the DIntS, DIS and DPS routes is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory performance during Parts A and B.

Depending on the Placement type, students are enrolled on one of the following modules:

Semesters 1 and 2

Part C

COMPULSORY MODULES (80 credits)

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semesters 1 and 2

OPTIONAL MODULES

Students must also choose ONE 20 credit criminology module from the selection below:

Semester 1

 Semester 2

In addition, students must also choose ONE 20 credit modules from the options list below:

Semester 1

Semester 2

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40% : Part C 60% to determine the final programme percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To deploy sociological theories, concepts and practices in the focused analysis of  criminology.
• To develop knowledge and understanding of society as well as crime, specifically the relationship between private trauma and public policy and organisation.
• To examine key concepts, theories and methods of sociology and criminology.
• To interpret and analyse contemporary social issues in general, and contemporary issues relating to criminal justice, policing and crime control in particular.
• To address key issues in sociological analysis and in society, including social inequality and cultural diversity.
• To examine British organisational and institutional arrangements for addressing issues of criminal justice policy.
• To hone skills that will enhance career and employment opportunities in varied occupations in the public and private sector upon graduating.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The Benchmark Statement for Sociology
• The Benchmark Statement for Criminology
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2008)
• University Learning and Teaching Strategy
• External Examiners’ Reports for BSc Sociology and BSc Criminology and Social Policy 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to

1. Examine classical and contemporary social and/or criminological theories.
2. Evaluate contemporary social and political issues and debates using insights from  sociology and/or criminology.
3. Explain changing social structures and processes, tracing relevant historical and global perspectives.
4. Apply a variety of classical and innovative qualitative and quantitative research methods.
5. Explain basic sociological concepts, such as identity, inequality, social structure and social change.
6. Use sociological and criminological concepts to critically discuss diversity and causes of inequality.
7. Analyse the relationships between individuals, groups and society.
8. Discuss the prominent role of culture, (new) media and representation in social life.
9. Explain the specificity of the discipline of criminology and its interdisciplinary nature.
10. Describe and analyse policy issues related to crime, crime prevention and social welfare in contemporary Britain.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

1. Assess the merits and shortcomings of complex social theories and explanations of crime.
2. Formulate clear and penetrating sociological and criminological research questions and select appropriate research methods to address them.
3. Evaluate and interpret research evidence on social life and/or crime.
4. Synthesize and critically reflect on the relationship between sociological/criminological theories and empirical studies.
5. Assess the merits of competing explanations and theories of crime.
6. Interpret the values and practices of agencies that respond to criminological policy issues.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

1. Identify and retrieve sociologically and/or criminologically relevant information from library sources.
2. Communicate sociological and criminological knowledge in oral presentations.
3. Communicate sociological and criminological knowledge in advanced formats, e.g. posters, video, oral debates.
4. Interpret and analyse sociologically and criminologically relevant statistical data.
5. Design and execute sociological and criminological research.
6. Apply ethical principles in sociological and/or criminological research.
7. Use sociological and criminological knowledge to suggest solutions to public and social policy and private enterprise at national and international levels.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

1. Master a range of scholarly skills e.g. referencing, summarising, reporting and use of databases.
2. Locate and evaluate sources of information, synthesize information and deploy it in reasoned argument.
3. Communicate and present information in a professional manner e.g. construct written arguments, contribute to group discussions.
4. Communicate and present information using more advanced formats e.g. prepare posters, write reports, oral presentations using powerpoint, preparation of videos.
5. Design and execute research projects.
6. Work in teams.
7. Use statistical and other quantitative methods, including use of statistical software.
8. Manage time and work: plan time and resources independently to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

4. Programme structure

Programme Code: SSUB07

The programme lasts three years full-time. Students take modules amounting to 120 credits each year. Since the degree is majoring in Sociology with a minor in Criminology, students are required to take a maximum of 80 credits worth of Sociology modules and 40 credits worth of Criminology modules each year.  In addition, students have the opportunity to undertake a Placement Year (Part I) after Part B or a Study Abroad scheme at Part B.

Important Note: No module may be taken and passed more than once. Optional module availability is subject to timetabling constraints and optional modules may be subject to change.

Part A - Introductory Modules 

COMPULSORY MODULES (90 credits)

Semester 1

 Semester 2

Semester 1 and 2

OPTIONAL MODULES

Students take three 10 credit options from the following:

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semesters 1 and 2

Students can also choose other modules from the University’s Module Catalogue, approved by the Department of Social Sciences for inclusion in the programme, including languages in French, German, Spanish and Mandarin.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO CREDIT WEIGHTINGS, STUDENTS ARE NOT OFFERED LANGUAGES AT PART B AND C

Part B - Degree Modules 

COMPULSORY MODULES (100 credits)

Semester 1

 Semester 2

OPTIONAL MODULES

Students must also choose ONE 10 credit criminology module from the selection below:

Semester 1

Semester 2

In addition, students must also chose ONE 10 credit module from the selection below:

Semester 1

Semester 2

Information for students wishing to take a Study Abroad or Placement Year 

Study Abroad: Candidates have the opportunity to apply for permission to undertake an approved course of study at either a European university which is a member of the EU approved Erasmus Exchange programmes in the Department of Social Sciences or any other University with which the University has exchange study arrangements. Such a course of study must be undertaken in place of one Semester at Part B.

For students opting for the Study Abroad scheme in Semester 2

Compulsory modules:

Semester 1 Compulsory Modules total module weight 50 credits

In addition, depending on the credit gained through the Semester Abroad, students are enrolled on one of the following modules:

Optional modules: Depending on the credit gained through the Study Abroad semester, students take either 10, 20 or 30 credits worth of options in Semester 1. A selection of optional modules will be offered every year from the list provided above in Part B.

For students opting for the Study Abroad scheme in Semester 1

Compulsory modules:

Semester 2 Compulsory Modules total module weight 50 credits

In addition, depending on the credit gained through the Semester Abroad, students are enrolled on one of the following modules:

Optional modules: Depending on the credit gained through the Study Abroad semester, students take either 10, 20 or 30 credits worth of options in Semester 2. A selection of optional modules will be offered every year from the list provided above in Part B.

Part I:  Placement Year

Placement Year: Students have the opportunity to take a placement year (Part I) after successful completion of Part B. Three placement routes are available: 

• Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS) Route: Students taking this route undertake a programme of professional training leading to the Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS) in the UK or abroad in accordance with Senate Regulation XI.
• Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) Route:  Students taking this route undertake a programme of industrial training to the award of the Diploma of Industrial Studies (DIS) in the UK or abroad in accordance with Senate Regulation XI.
• Diploma in International Studies (DIntS) Route: Students taking this route undertake a British Council approved Teaching Assistantship either at a school or other approved placement in a French, German or Spanish speaking country in accordance with Senate Regulation XI. Successful completion of this route leads to the award of the Diploma in International Studies (DIntS). It should be noted that students undertaking a Teaching Assistantship should have a minimum of AS level in the appropriate language, or its equivalent. The equivalent level in the University Wide Language Programme is level 4. Note that students taking this Teaching Assistantship scheme through the Department of Politics, History and International Relations will be registered on module EUI002.  Students taking other work abroad placement opportunities will be registered on SSI002.

Registration on the DIntS, DIS and DPS routes is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory performance during Parts A and B.

Depending on the Placement type, students are enrolled on one of the following modules:

Semesters 1 and 2

Students opting for the Study Abroad scheme in Part B will only be allowed to undertake placement year (DInts, DIS or DPS) in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Department.

Part C

COMPULSORY MODULES (80 credits)

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1 and 2

OPTIONAL MODULES

Students must also choose ONE 20 credit criminology module from the selection below:

Semester 1

 Semester 2

In addition, students must also choose ONE 20 credit modules from the options list below:

Semester 1

Semester 2

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40% : Part C 60% to determine the final programme percentage mark.

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

 The overarching aim of the Loughborough Psychology programmes is to provide a comprehensive and coherent understanding of key and cutting-edge aspects of psychological science through five integrated but distinct undergraduate pathways.

Within this general aim, curriculum content reflects the need to meet the programme standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and:

• equip students with intellectual, practical and transferable skills for careers  in which psychology provides a relevant  foundation;
• develop a range of research skills for investigating experience and behaviour, culminating in the deployment of these skills in the conduct and reporting of an independent piece of research;
• foster a constructive, critical approach to the evaluation of psychological theory and research, and to relations between psychology and its cognate disciplines in both academic  and applied settings;
• enable students to develop  and sustain arguments and solve problems through a conceptually and empirically grounded understanding of psychological topics, and to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to different audiences; and
• promote and provide a multi-disciplinary educational experience.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• British Psychological Society GBR curriculum
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
• The subject benchmark statement for Psychology
• University Learning and Teaching Strategy
• The subject benchmark statement for General Business and Management
• The subject benchmark statement for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of these programmes, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas.

Specific to the Psychology (Psych) pathway

Specific to the Social Psychology (SP) pathway

Specific to the Business Psychology (BP) pathway

Specific to the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SPEX) pathway

Specific to the Psychology with Criminology (PwC) pathway

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:

Specific to the Psychology (Psych) pathway

Specific to the Social Psychology (SP) pathway

Specific to the Business Psychology (BP) pathway

Specific to the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SPEX) pathway

Specific to the Psychology with Criminology (PwC) pathway

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:

Specific to the Psychology (Psych) pathway

Specific to the Social Psychology (SP) pathway

Specific to the Business Psychology (BP) pathway

Specific to the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SPEX) pathway

Specific to the Psychology with Criminology (PwC) pathway

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of these programmes, students should be able to:

Specific to the Psychology (Psych) pathway

Specific to the Social Psychology (SP) pathway

Specific to the Business Psychology (BP) pathway

Specific to the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SPEX) pathway

Specific to the Psychology with Criminology (PwC) pathway

4. Programme structure

Candidates must take a total modular weight of 120 in each Part with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester, taking into account both compulsory and optional modules.  Individual modules taught and assessed over both semesters with a modular weight of 10 may count against either semester 1 or semester 2, depending on the balance of other modular weights between semesters.  Where the modular weight of a module taught and assessed over both semesters is 20 or 40, this shall be split equally between semesters.

4.1a    Part A – Compulsory Introductory Modules for all Programmes

Plus one ‘Academic & Professional Skills’ module from the list below, relevant to the individual student’s programme of study:

4.1b    Part A – Additional Compulsory Introductory Modules for Specific Programmes

4.1c     Part A – Optional Introductory Modules by Programme

Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Social Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Business Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Sport and Exercise Psychology – 10 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Psychology with Criminology – No optional modules.

4.2a    Part B – Compulsory Degree Modules for all Programmes

4.2b    Part B – Additional Compulsory Degree Modules for Specific Programmes

4.2c     Part B – Optional Degree Modules by Programme – all subject to confirmation, availability and having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules.

Psychology – 40 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Social Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Business Psychology – 20 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Sport and Exercise Psychology – 10 credits from the following 10-credit modules:

Psychology with Criminology – 10 credits from a choice of two 10-credit Criminology and Social Policy modules:

4.3       Part I (4-year/8-semester programme only)

Candidates pursue ONE of the following streams:

(i)        Placement Stream (DPS and DIS)

Candidates will undertake an appropriate psychology-related placement.

(ii)       Study Abroad Stream (DIntS) where applicable

Candidates will study at an approved academic institution overseas.

(iii)      Split Stream (DIntS)

Candidates will undertake an appropriate psychology-related placement for half the year and will study at an approved academic institution overseas for the other half of the academic year where applicable.

4.4a    Part C – Degree Modules by Programme

* one Project module relevant to the individual student’s programme of study

4.4b    Part C – Additional Optional Degree Modules for Specific Programmes – all subject to confirmation, availability, having taken appropriate pre-requisite modules, and approval by the Programme Director.

Psychology – 80 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table above under 4.4a and modules from the University Wide Language Programme.

Social Psychology – 40 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table above under 4.4a and the following (depending on modules taken from other pathways):

Business Psychology – 40 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table under 4.4a and the following (depending on modules taken from other pathways):

Sport and Exercise Psychology – 20 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table under 4.4a.

Psychology with Criminology – 40 credits from relevant optional modules listed in the table under 4.4a (depending on modules taken from other pathways) of which 20 must be from Criminology and Social Policy options.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.